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Having a Newborn is a Whole New Experience This article from Jillian Thistel was reposted with permission from My Sweet Sleeper. The newborn phase is a special time–it’s a time for you to learn about your new baby, connect together, and watch them grow and change every day! But, it’s also an adjustment period for […]

Overcoming the Culture Shock of Parenthood This article from Melinda Muyargas was reposted with permission from My Sweet Sleeper. My husband is from Australia, and while we were dating, I spent about a year living there. A couple of years before that, I had lived in South Africa for a few months. Then when my […]

Get Enough Sleep and Your Baby Will Be Healthy This article from Sarah Lougry was reposted with permission from My Sweet Sleeper. Pregnancy is a beautiful time–feeling those kicks, the anticipation to meet your baby, the preparation of their room. With that said, as your body does this incredible thing of creating life, there are […]

Tips From an Experienced MotherMother This article from Melinda Muyargas was reposted with permission from My Sweet Sleeper. I’ve been a mom now for more than three and a half years. In many ways, that’s such a short amount of time, but let me tell you, it feels LONG. I feel like a completely different […]

We recently sponsored an article on coping with morning sickness. Here is a brief excerpt and a link to the whole article: Most pregnant women (50%–80%) experience nausea, and half experience vomiting. Maybe you take this as a good sign as some studies associate morning sickness with a healthy pregnancy—but that’s not always a comforting […]

Helping Heartburn With Your Diet Heartburn or acid reflux can be one of the most uncomfortable sensations you can experience. It can keep you from falling asleep and it can wake you up in the middle of the night. Heartburn can range anywhere from slightly irritating to unbearable. Although there are many over-the-counter and prescription […]

You and Your Baby Need These Necessities The first few weeks after your baby is born can be hectic. Sleepless nights, new routines, and the stress of new parenthood can all add up. As you care for your new bundle of joy, you must remember that you are healing too. The birthing process can be […]

We all know that ginger is an incredibly valuable natural remedy for many ailments. Ginger is a natural anti-inflammatory and can reduce overall swelling in the body. Ginger is also used to treat nausea and upset stomachs. Ginger can help with headaches and chronic pain. Whether you eat it, drink it, or rub it on […]

The first few months of being a new mother can be incredibly stressful on the body. After carrying your baby for what feels like forever, giving birth, and healing from that process, a new mother still must deal with the physical stress that comes with parenthood. For new mothers, one of the most uncomfortable and […]